Basalt and Pepper

Ellensburg is the Center of the Earth (Or Washington, At Least)

The geologic wonderland of Central Washington finally gets a rock solid restaurant—and a friendly guide to the world famous landscape.

04/08/2020 By Allison Williams

Cabin Fever

How to Get Outside: An Updated Primer

We're all craving the great outdoors. Get the latest on how and where to get some nature.

03/16/2020 By Allison Williams

WIDE OPEN SPACES

How to Get Outside to Beat Cabin Fever

Social distance yourself right out into the woods and ski slopes—but take a few precautions.

03/13/2020 By Allison Williams

ACE-HIGH SOCIALITE

6 Famous Figures on Buffalo Bill's Contact List

An army scout turned consummate showman, Cody knew practically everyone worth knowing in the West.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM

Discover the New American West

Planning a trip to an American West that's greener, broader, more diverse, and more fun than ever.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

REMOTE ACCESS

Eastern Oregon’s Minam River Lodge Is Way Out There

Looking for a truly remote getaway? This place doesn't even have Wi-Fi.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

BRANDED BY BASQUES

How the Basques Found a Home in Nevada

Elko, Nevada's culture and culinary scene bear the clear mark of the European ethnic group.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

POET LARIAT

The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Showcases the Spirit of the West

In Elko, Nevada, the creative and crafty side of the Old West thrives.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

LIGHTS, CAMERAS, COWBOYS

3 Western Movie Backdrops That Stun Off-Screen

Check out the sets of City Slickers, Planet of the Apes, and, uh, Back to the Future III.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

DESERTED

An Old Hollywood Set Is Becoming a Real Destination

Hollywood’s classic Western heroes built the mock village of Pioneertown in the California desert. Half a century later it’s been reborn.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

Uncrowded Wildflower Walks, German Lagers, and Neon Signs Abound in The Dalles

Take a long weekend on the dry side of the Columbia River Gorge.

By Julia Silverman
Published 04/01/2020

A Closer Look at the Oregon Zoo’s Elephant Breeding Program

Critics—pointing to death, disease, and miscarriages—question who they’re really trying to save.

By Ciara O’Rourke
Published 04/01/2020

In Portland, Bullfrogs Are like the Uninvited Guests Who Crash the Party

Biologists are fighting back with sandwich bags and Orajel.

By Kat Merck
Published 04/01/2020

These Native Plants Are Balm to Pacific Northwest Pollinators

Help a bee out, why don’t you?

By Jennifer Krazit
Published 03/27/2020

The Region’s National Forests, From Mt. Hood to Southwest Washington, Have Officially Closed Borders

The sweeping mandate is meant to keep Oregonians at home.

By Benjamin Tepler [email protected]
Published 03/26/2020

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge “Waterfall Corridor” Shuts Down

State and federal agencies are stepping in to keep crowds away from popular attractions.

By Benjamin Tepler [email protected]
Published 03/23/2020

LAND BEFORE HOT TUBS

3 Montana Warm Springs Making Hot Tubs Look Bad

Montana’s best natural warm springs link leisure to landscape.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

A HORSE IS A HORSE

These Montana Dude Ranches Redefine 'Roughing It'

The dude ranch vacation has moved beyond city slickers cornpone to white-glove luxury.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

BORN-AGAIN BOOTS

Montana’s Canty Boots Updates the Classic Cowboy Style

These boots were made for reworking.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

Sustainable Slopes

Ski Sustainably on These Utah Slopes

In the face of climate change, Utah’s famed snow playgrounds are getting serious about green initiatives.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

COME TO THE DARK SIDE

Huntsville, Utah, Is All About Night Life

One Utah town is going beyond the green of environmentalism, straight to pitch black.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM

Discover the New American West

Planning a trip to an American West that's greener, broader, more diverse, and more fun than ever.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

WESTERN EXPANSION

Tiny Cody, Wyoming, Invented the Wild West

Buffalo Bill built the town, and it's since erected a museum to new views...five times over.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

DON'T PASS ME BY

We Hope People Fall In Love on the New Stevens Pass Ski Shuttle

The service is meant to alleviate parking overcrowding, but it's the ski bus camaraderie that we're excited about.

02/14/2020 By Zoe Sayler

Exit Strategies

It's Easier Than Ever to Get the Heck Out of Seattle

We've got a new airport, better roads, and greener ferries on the way.

12/23/2019 By Allison Williams

Ice Ice, Baby

Bozeman’s Frozen Waterfalls Are a Winter Playground

If you’re crazy enough to want to climb them, Montana’s sporty town is the perfect place for it.

11/26/2019 By Allison Williams

Find a Trail

Travel & Outdoors

How to Get Outside: An Updated Primer

The 15 Best City Trails in Seattle

3 Western Movie Backdrops That Stun Off-Screen

Social Distancing Is Impossible on Most Seattle Sidewalks

Washington's Worst Hiking Trails

Backcountry Skiing in the Cascades

Ellensburg is the Center of the Earth (Or Washington, At Least)

How to Get Outside: An Updated Primer

How to Get Outside to Beat Cabin Fever

6 Famous Figures on Buffalo Bill's Contact List

Discover the New American West

Eastern Oregon’s Minam River Lodge Is Way Out There

How the Basques Found a Home in Nevada

The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Showcases the Spirit of the West

3 Western Movie Backdrops That Stun Off-Screen

An Old Hollywood Set Is Becoming a Real Destination

Portland Monthly Travel

Uncrowded Wildflower Walks, German Lagers, and Neon Signs Abound in The Dalles

A Closer Look at the Oregon Zoo’s Elephant Breeding Program

In Portland, Bullfrogs Are like the Uninvited Guests Who Crash the Party

These Native Plants Are Balm to Pacific Northwest Pollinators

The Region’s National Forests, From Mt. Hood to Southwest Washington, Have Officially Closed Borders

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge “Waterfall Corridor” Shuts Down

3 Montana Warm Springs Making Hot Tubs Look Bad

These Montana Dude Ranches Redefine 'Roughing It'

Montana’s Canty Boots Updates the Classic Cowboy Style

Ski Sustainably on These Utah Slopes

Huntsville, Utah, Is All About Night Life

Discover the New American West

Tiny Cody, Wyoming, Invented the Wild West

We Hope People Fall In Love on the New Stevens Pass Ski Shuttle

It's Easier Than Ever to Get the Heck Out of Seattle

Bozeman’s Frozen Waterfalls Are a Winter Playground

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